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Established in 1976, Sharelife is the annual charitable fundraising appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto - ensuring people have access to social services based on Catholic values and respect for the sanctity of life at all stages.

ShareLife is a sign of our stewardship, and an opportunity to share the gifts of time, talent and treasure that have been entrusted to us by God. ShareLife also provides an opportunity to exercise the Lenten tradition of almsgiving. Those who volunteer and work actively for ShareLife are in fact serving in the ministry of fundraising.

ShareLife agencies help more than 40,000 children and young people every year, offering counselling, guidance and community education. When necessary, they can also offer meals and shelter in troubled times.

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Established in 1976, Sharelife is the annual charitable fundraising appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto - ensuring people have access to social services based on Catholic values and respect for the sanctity of life at all stages.

Member Agencies

Catholic Charities member agencies provide services and outreach through programs that meet current and emerging needs in the community.

Catholic Charities' policy is to consider for membership agencies that meet the following criteria:

Organized under the governance of a voluntary Board of Directors

Provide effective direct social, health, community or related services to meet an identified need in a specific geographic area of the Archdiocese

Ensure service provided is consistent with the pastoral, moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church; and financially viable

Children and Youth

Providing children with support from neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse; quality day care for children from low-income families; and, offering disadvantaged boys a summer camping experience.

Community / Family Services

Community outreach, family-life education and advocacy to improve social services and access for those lacking food, clothing and shelter. Counselling services to end family violence improve spousal relationships and help heal family problems and emotional trauma.

People with Special Needs

Residential and community support for children and young adults with developmental disabilities; and, supportive adult communities for men recovering from addictions and for men and women with mental health issues. Services for the deaf and their families.